Sun Microsystems How to Install the Sun Enterprise 220R Server, Before You Begin, What to Do

How to Install the Sun Enterprise 220R Server

Before You Begin

The Sun Enterprise 220R server is a general-purpose server, which you can use for many types of applications. Exactly how you set up your machine depends in some measure upon what you want it to do.

This procedure is intended to be as “generic” as possible, so as to cover the needs of most sites. Even so, you will need to make certain decisions to complete the procedure:

■On which network or networks do you intend your machine to operate?

For background information about network support, see “About Network Interface Options” on page 46.

■How do you want to use/configure your machine’s internal disks?

For background information about internal disk use, see “About Disk Array Configurations and Concepts” on page 70.

■What software do you intend to load?

Software included in the server media kit or other software products may impose certain disk space or disk partitioning requirements. Refer to the documentation accompanying the software to determine those requirements.

Once you’ve answered these questions, you’re ready to begin the installation procedure.

What to Do

1.Verify that you’ve received all the parts of your system. See “About the Parts Shipped to You” on page 12.

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